The World Bank Practice Manager for West Africa, Mr Ashish Khanna, and the Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr Abba Abubakar, have inspected the progress of the 12 megawatts University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) solar power project in Borno. The project, funded by the World Bank as part of the Federal Government Energising Education Programme (EEP), is expected to be completed in September 2024. It will cater to the energy needs of the university community and its Teaching Hospital. The project also provides training opportunities for 100 UNIMAID students, including 20 female students interested in solar education. The completion of the distribution line to the teaching hospital is the remaining task. The Head of Nigeria Electrification Project, Mr Olufemi Akinyelure, emphasized the project's role in creating a sustainable future for Nigeria's education institutions and promoting gender inclusion in STEM fields. The Vice Chancellor of UNIMAID, Prof. Aliyu Yahaya, expressed gratitude for the project, which will address the institution's power needs and create opportunities for training and revenue generation. The team also paid a courtesy visit to the acting Governor of Borno, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, who expressed support for the initiative. [00cfd972]